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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 754.13 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 754.13 and 333.74 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 754.13 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/754.13 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 754.13 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 251,677.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,677.91/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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