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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 754.08 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 754.08 and 325.44 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 754.08 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/754.08 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 754.08 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 245,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,407.80/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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