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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 753.84 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 753.84 and 448.18 is: 618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 753.84 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/753.84 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 753.84 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 337,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,856.01/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.10

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