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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 753.30 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 753.30 and 436.05 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 753.30 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/753.30 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 753.30 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 328,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,476.47/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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