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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 754.16 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 754.16 and 310.55 is: 428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 754.16 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/754.16 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 754.16 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 234,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,199.06/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.45

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