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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 753.63 and 325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 753.63 and 325.19 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 753.63 = 325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/753.63 = 325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 753.63 × 325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 245,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,072.94/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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