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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.33, 907.21 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.33, 907.21 and 546.62 is: 754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.33 : 907.21 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.33/907.21 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.33x = 907.21 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.33x = 495,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,896.40/657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.41

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