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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 753.98 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 753.98 and 325.40 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 753.98 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/753.98 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 753.98 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 245,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,339.70/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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