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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 754.86 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 754.86 and 347.70 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 754.86 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/754.86 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 754.86 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 262,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,468.30/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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