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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 754.83 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 754.83 and 314.03 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 754.83 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/754.83 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 754.83 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 237,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,039.26/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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