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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 754.79 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 754.79 and 325.98 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 754.79 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/754.79 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 754.79 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 246,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,046.44/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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