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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 754 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 754 and 313.52 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 754 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/754 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 754 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 236,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,394.08/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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