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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 754.42 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 754.42 and 310.60 is: 428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 754.42 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/754.42 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 754.42 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 234,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,322.85/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.64

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