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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 754.39 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 754.39 and 325.72 is: 449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 754.39 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/754.39 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 754.39 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 245,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,719.91/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.28

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