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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 754.47 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 754.47 and 325.74 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 754.47 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/754.47 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 754.47 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 245,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,761.06/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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