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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.29, 753.64 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.29, 753.64 and 325.12 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.29 : 753.64 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.29/753.64 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.29x = 753.64 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.29x = 245,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,021.81/546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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