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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 754.11 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 754.11 and 495.05 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 754.11 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/754.11 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 754.11 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 373,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,322.16/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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