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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 754.33 and 310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 754.33 and 310.67 is: 428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 754.33 = 310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/754.33 = 310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 754.33 × 310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 234,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,347.70/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.62

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