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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 754.72 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 754.72 and 310.86 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 754.72 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/754.72 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 754.72 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 234,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,608.49/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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