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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 754.69 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 754.69 and 325.88 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 754.69 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/754.69 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 754.69 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 245,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,936.62/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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