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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 753.90 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 753.90 and 415.67 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 753.90 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/753.90 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 753.90 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 313,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,373.61/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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