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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 754.16 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 754.16 and 325.36 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 754.16 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/754.16 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 754.16 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 245,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,373.50/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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