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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.94, 754.84 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.94, 754.84 and 310.96 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.94 : 754.84 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.94/754.84 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.94x = 754.84 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.94x = 234,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,722.51/546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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