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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 754.68 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 754.68 and 325.83 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 754.68 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/754.68 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 754.68 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 245,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,897.38/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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