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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 754.92 and 422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 754.92 and 422.26 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 754.92 = 422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/754.92 = 422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 754.92 × 422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 318,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,772.52/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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