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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 754.37 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 754.37 and 325.53 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 754.37 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/754.37 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 754.37 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 245,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,568.44/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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