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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.46 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.46 and 313.12 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.46 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.46 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.46 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 235,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,923.40/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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