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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 753.93 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 753.93 and 436.41 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 753.93 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/753.93 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 753.93 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 329,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,022.59/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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