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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.31, 753.93 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.31, 753.93 and 322.27 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.31 : 753.93 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.31/753.93 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.31x = 753.93 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.31x = 242,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,963.64/546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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