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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 755 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 755 and 436.89 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 755 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/755 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 755 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 329,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,851.95/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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