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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 752.80 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 752.80 and 435.52 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 752.80 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/752.80 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 752.80 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 327,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,859.46/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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