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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.69, 754.29 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.69, 754.29 and 325.74 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.69 : 754.29 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.69/754.29 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.69x = 754.29 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.69x = 245,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,702.42/546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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