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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 754.69 and 310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 754.69 and 310.85 is: 429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 754.69 = 310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/754.69 = 310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 754.69 × 310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 234,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,596.50/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.04

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