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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 754.35 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 754.35 and 313.77 is: 433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 754.35 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/754.35 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 754.35 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 236,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,692.40/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.00

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