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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 754.29 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 754.29 and 325.55 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 754.29 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/754.29 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 754.29 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 245,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,555.34/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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