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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 753.72 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 753.72 and 325.14 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 753.72 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/753.72 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 753.72 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 245,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,064.52/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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