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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 753.97 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 753.97 and 322.29 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 753.97 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/753.97 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 753.97 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 242,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,993.76/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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