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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 754.44 and 428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 754.44 and 428.80 is: 591.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 754.44 = 428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/754.44 = 428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 754.44 × 428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 323,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,503.87/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.77

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