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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 754.36 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 754.36 and 448.56 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 754.36 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/754.36 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 754.36 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 338,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,375.72/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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