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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 753.84 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 753.84 and 325.37 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 753.84 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/753.84 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 753.84 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 245,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,276.92/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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