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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.69, 754.33 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.69, 754.33 and 336.90 is: 464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.69 : 754.33 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.69/754.33 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.69x = 754.33 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.69x = 254,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,133.78/546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.86

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