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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.59, 754.17 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.59, 754.17 and 325.61 is: 449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.59 : 754.17 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.59/754.17 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.59x = 754.17 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.59x = 245,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,565.29/546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.27

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