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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 754.11 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 754.11 and 325.44 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 754.11 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/754.11 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 754.11 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 245,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,417.56/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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