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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 754.02 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 754.02 and 336.66 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 754.02 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/754.02 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 754.02 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 253,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,848.37/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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