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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 754.02 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 754.02 and 325.35 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 754.02 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/754.02 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 754.02 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 245,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,320.41/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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