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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 835.62 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 835.62 and 546.75 is: 754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 835.62 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/835.62 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 835.62 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 456,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,873.18/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.32

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