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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.49, 753.73 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.49, 753.73 and 435.52 is: 600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.49 : 753.73 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.49/753.73 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.49x = 753.73 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.49x = 328,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,264.49/546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.68

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