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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 754.56 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 754.56 and 421.96 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 754.56 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/754.56 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 754.56 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 318,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,394.14/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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