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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 753.70 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 753.70 and 325.16 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 753.70 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/753.70 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 753.70 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 245,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,073.09/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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