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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 754.62 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 754.62 and 415.52 is: 573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 754.62 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/754.62 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 754.62 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 313,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,559.70/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.49

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