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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.61, 754.38 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.61, 754.38 and 313.73 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.61 : 754.38 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.61/754.38 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.61x = 754.38 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.61x = 236,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,674.94/546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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