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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 755.41 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 755.41 and 437.08 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 755.41 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/755.41 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 755.41 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 330,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,171.62/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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