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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 754.08 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 754.08 and 325.38 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 754.08 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/754.08 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 754.08 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 245,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,362.55/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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