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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 754.74 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 754.74 and 422.11 is: 582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 754.74 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/754.74 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 754.74 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 318,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,583.30/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.77

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