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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 753.96 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 753.96 and 461.93 is: 637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 753.96 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/753.96 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 753.96 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 348,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,273.15/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.07

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