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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 754.49 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 754.49 and 325.86 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 754.49 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/754.49 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 754.49 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 245,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,858.11/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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