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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 916.56 and 546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 916.56 and 546.34 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 916.56 = 546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/916.56 = 546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 916.56 × 546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 500,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,753.39/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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