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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 754.18 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 754.18 and 325.42 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 754.18 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/754.18 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 754.18 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 245,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,422.56/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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