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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 754 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 754 and 435.36 is: 600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 754 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/754 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 754 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 328,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,261.44/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.42

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