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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 754.66 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 754.66 and 322.77 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 754.66 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/754.66 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 754.66 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 243,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,582.69/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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