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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 754.28 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 754.28 and 336.82 is: 464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 754.28 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/754.28 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 754.28 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 254,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,056.59/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.69

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