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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 754.59 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 754.59 and 325.87 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 754.59 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/754.59 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 754.59 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 245,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,898.24/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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