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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 753.71 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 753.71 and 463.86 is: 639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 753.71 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/753.71 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 753.71 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 349,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,613.60/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.76

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