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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 753.86 and 325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 753.86 and 325.31 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 753.86 = 325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/753.86 = 325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 753.86 × 325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 245,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,240.89/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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