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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 754.71 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 754.71 and 337.02 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 754.71 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/754.71 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 754.71 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 254,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,352.36/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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