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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 753.78 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 753.78 and 325.14 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 753.78 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/753.78 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 753.78 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 245,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,084.03/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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