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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.31, 753.87 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.31, 753.87 and 325.12 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.31 : 753.87 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.31/753.87 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.31x = 753.87 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.31x = 245,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,098.21/546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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