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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 754.70 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 754.70 and 314 is: 433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 754.70 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/754.70 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 754.70 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 236,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,975.80/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.29

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