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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.99 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.99 and 325.39 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.99 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.99 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.99 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 245,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,340.81/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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