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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.97, 754.72 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.97, 754.72 and 325.91 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.97 : 754.72 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.97/754.72 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.97x = 754.72 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.97x = 245,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,971.87/546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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