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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 754.40 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 754.40 and 337.01 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 754.40 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/754.40 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 754.40 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 254,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,237.41/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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