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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 753.42 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 753.42 and 449.25 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 753.42 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/753.42 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 753.42 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 338,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,473.94/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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