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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 754.10 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 754.10 and 310.39 is: 428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 754.10 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/754.10 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 754.10 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 234,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,068.12/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.35

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