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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.83, 754.74 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.83, 754.74 and 325.91 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.83 : 754.74 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.83/754.74 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.83x = 754.74 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.83x = 245,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,977.31/546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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