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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 754.35 and 313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 754.35 and 313.75 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 754.35 = 313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/754.35 = 313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 754.35 × 313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 236,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,677.31/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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