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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 754.56 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 754.56 and 422.15 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 754.56 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/754.56 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 754.56 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 318,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,537.81/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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