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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.81, 754.43 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.81, 754.43 and 436.11 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.81 : 754.43 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.81/754.43 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.81x = 754.43 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.81x = 329,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,012.29/546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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