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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 754.49 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 754.49 and 451.41 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 754.49 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/754.49 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 754.49 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 340,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,585.09/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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