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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 753.98 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 753.98 and 325.37 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 753.98 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/753.98 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 753.98 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 245,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,322.47/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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