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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 754.67 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 754.67 and 310.79 is: 428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 754.67 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/754.67 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 754.67 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 234,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,544.22/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.88

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