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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 754.38 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 754.38 and 336.86 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 754.38 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/754.38 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 754.38 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 254,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,122.33/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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