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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 754.48 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 754.48 and 325.68 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 754.48 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/754.48 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 754.48 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 245,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,718.75/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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