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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 753.99 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 753.99 and 325.34 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 753.99 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/753.99 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 753.99 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 245,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,299.34/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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