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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 755.27 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 755.27 and 423.97 is: 585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 755.27 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/755.27 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 755.27 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 320,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,209.40/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.68

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