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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.83, 754.56 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.83, 754.56 and 325.81 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.83 : 754.56 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.83/754.56 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.83x = 754.56 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.83x = 245,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,841.31/546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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