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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.39, 753.95 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.39, 753.95 and 325.26 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.39 : 753.95 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.39/753.95 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.39x = 753.95 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.39x = 245,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,229.78/546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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