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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 754.61 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 754.61 and 325.82 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 754.61 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/754.61 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 754.61 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 245,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,865.40/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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