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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 755.75 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 755.75 and 437.33 is: 604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 755.75 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/755.75 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 755.75 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 330,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,512.15/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.28

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