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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.71, 754.45 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.71, 754.45 and 307.43 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.71 : 754.45 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.71/754.45 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.71x = 754.45 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.71x = 231,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,940.56/546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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