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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 753.57 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 753.57 and 422.01 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 753.57 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/753.57 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 753.57 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 318,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,014.08/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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