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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 754.46 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 754.46 and 310.70 is: 428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 754.46 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/754.46 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 754.46 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 234,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,410.72/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.77

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