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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 753.73 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 753.73 and 325.22 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 753.73 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/753.73 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 753.73 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 245,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,129.14/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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