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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 754.38 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 754.38 and 325.60 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 754.38 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/754.38 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 754.38 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 245,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,626.13/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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