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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.59, 754.20 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.59, 754.20 and 325.54 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.59 : 754.20 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.59/754.20 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.59x = 754.20 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.59x = 245,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,521.99/546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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