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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.39, 753.89 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.39, 753.89 and 325.22 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.39 : 753.89 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.39/753.89 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.39x = 753.89 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.39x = 245,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,174.71/546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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