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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 754.66 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 754.66 and 310.80 is: 428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 754.66 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/754.66 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 754.66 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 234,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,548.33/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.91

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