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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 754.62 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 754.62 and 310.79 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 754.62 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/754.62 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 754.62 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 234,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,524.58/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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