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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 755.21 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 755.21 and 423.95 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 755.21 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/755.21 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 755.21 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 320,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,171.28/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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