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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 754.58 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 754.58 and 325.71 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 754.58 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/754.58 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 754.58 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 245,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,774.25/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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