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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.50, 754.22 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.50, 754.22 and 339.54 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.50 : 754.22 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.50/754.22 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.50x = 754.22 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.50x = 256,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087.86/546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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