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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 755.28 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 755.28 and 463.68 is: 640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 755.28 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/755.28 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 755.28 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 350,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,208.23/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.56

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