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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 754.10 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 754.10 and 325.53 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 754.10 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/754.10 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 754.10 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 245,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,480.55/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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