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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 754.17 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 754.17 and 325.40 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 754.17 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/754.17 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 754.17 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 245,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,405.98/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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