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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.43, 753.96 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.43, 753.96 and 325.30 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.43 : 753.96 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.43/753.96 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.43x = 753.96 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.43x = 245,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,263.19/546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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