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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 753.84 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 753.84 and 325.23 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 753.84 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/753.84 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 753.84 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 245,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,171.38/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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