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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 754.09 and 452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 754.09 and 452.87 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 754.09 = 452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/754.09 = 452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 754.09 × 452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 341,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,504.74/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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