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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 754.74 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 754.74 and 322.89 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 754.74 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/754.74 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 754.74 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 243,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,698.00/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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