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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 754.11 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 754.11 and 325.50 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 754.11 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/754.11 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 754.11 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 245,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,462.81/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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