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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.81, 905.45 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.81, 905.45 and 546.03 is: 751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.81 : 905.45 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.81/905.45 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.81x = 905.45 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.81x = 494,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,400.13/657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.59

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