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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 753.26 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 753.26 and 473.22 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 753.26 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/753.26 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 753.26 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 356,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,455.33/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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