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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 754.07 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 754.07 and 310.35 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 754.07 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/754.07 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 754.07 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 234,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,025.62/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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