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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 751.83 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 751.83 and 324.05 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 751.83 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/751.83 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 751.83 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 243,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,631.59/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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