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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 755.10 and 435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 755.10 and 435.95 is: 602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 755.10 = 435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/755.10 = 435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 755.10 × 435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 329,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,182.07/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.22

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