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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.79, 754.32 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.79, 754.32 and 325.62 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.79 : 754.32 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.79/754.32 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.79x = 754.32 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.79x = 245,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,621.68/546.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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