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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 748.64 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 748.64 and 306.44 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 748.64 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/748.64 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 748.64 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 229,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,407.97/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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