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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 754.86 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 754.86 and 310.92 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 754.86 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/754.86 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 754.86 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 234,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,701.07/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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