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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 754.71 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 754.71 and 307.66 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 754.71 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/754.71 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 754.71 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 232,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,192.54/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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