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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 754.83 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 754.83 and 423.68 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 754.83 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/754.83 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 754.83 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 319,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,809.32/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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