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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 754.26 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 754.26 and 489.32 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 754.26 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/754.26 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 754.26 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 369,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,074.50/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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