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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.07, 753.60 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.07, 753.60 and 325.15 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.07 : 753.60 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.07/753.60 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.07x = 753.60 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.07x = 245,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,033.04/546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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