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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 754.56 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 754.56 and 310.69 is: 428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 754.56 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/754.56 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 754.56 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 234,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,434.25/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.70

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