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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 754.33 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 754.33 and 325.55 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 754.33 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/754.33 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 754.33 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 245,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,572.13/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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