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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 754.03 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 754.03 and 428.98 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 754.03 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/754.03 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 754.03 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 323,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,463.79/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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