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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 754.78 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 754.78 and 310.94 is: 429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 754.78 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/754.78 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 754.78 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 234,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,691.29/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.08

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