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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 753.84 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 753.84 and 325.22 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 753.84 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/753.84 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 753.84 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 245,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,163.84/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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