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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.49, 753.54 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.49, 753.54 and 406.86 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.49 : 753.54 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.49/753.54 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.49x = 753.54 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.49x = 306,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,585.28/546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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