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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 860.91 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 860.91 and 546.06 is: 753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 860.91 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/860.91 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 860.91 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 470,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,108.51/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.60

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