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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 753.87 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 753.87 and 325.29 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 753.87 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/753.87 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 753.87 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 245,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,226.37/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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