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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 754.52 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 754.52 and 325.82 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 754.52 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/754.52 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 754.52 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 245,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,837.96/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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