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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 754.32 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 754.32 and 310.56 is: 428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 754.32 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/754.32 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 754.32 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 234,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,261.62/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.56

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