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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.58, 754.35 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.58, 754.35 and 325.60 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.58 : 754.35 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.58/754.35 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.58x = 754.35 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.58x = 245,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,616.36/546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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