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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 753.54 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 753.54 and 325.05 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 753.54 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/753.54 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 753.54 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 244,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,938.18/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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