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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 754.31 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 754.31 and 325.66 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 754.31 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/754.31 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 754.31 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 245,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,648.59/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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