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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 754.79 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 754.79 and 325.89 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 754.79 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/754.79 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 754.79 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 245,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,979.33/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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