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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 754.52 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 754.52 and 325.87 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 754.52 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/754.52 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 754.52 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 245,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,870.03/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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