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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 754.70 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 754.70 and 325.85 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 754.70 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/754.70 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 754.70 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 245,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,919.00/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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