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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 755.64 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 755.64 and 464.91 is: 642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 755.64 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/755.64 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 755.64 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 351,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,304.59/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.30

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