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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.33, 753.95 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.33, 753.95 and 325.40 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.33 : 753.95 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.33/753.95 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.33x = 753.95 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.33x = 245,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,335.33/546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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