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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.61, 754.35 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.61, 754.35 and 310.64 is: 428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.61 : 754.35 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.61/754.35 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.61x = 754.35 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.61x = 234,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,331.28/546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.70

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