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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 754.80 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 754.80 and 350.54 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 754.80 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/754.80 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 754.80 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 264,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,587.59/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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