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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 754.72 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 754.72 and 337.07 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 754.72 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/754.72 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 754.72 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 254,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,394.51/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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