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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 754.16 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 754.16 and 313.61 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 754.16 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/754.16 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 754.16 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 236,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,506.78/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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