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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 836.01 and 546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 836.01 and 546.36 is: 754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 836.01 = 546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/836.01 = 546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 836.01 × 546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 456,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,762.42/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.37

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