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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 753.55 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 753.55 and 325.03 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 753.55 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/753.55 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 753.55 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 244,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,926.36/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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