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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 753.90 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 753.90 and 441.68 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 753.90 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/753.90 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 753.90 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 332,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,982.55/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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