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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 754.16 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 754.16 and 325.43 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 754.16 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/754.16 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 754.16 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 245,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,423.43/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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