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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 754.98 and 422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 754.98 and 422.27 is: 582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 754.98 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/754.98 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 754.98 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 318,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,801.63/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.94

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