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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 755.28 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 755.28 and 476.64 is: 658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 755.28 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/755.28 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 755.28 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 359,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,996.66/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.76

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