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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 751.94 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 751.94 and 323.98 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 751.94 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/751.94 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 751.94 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 243,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,613.52/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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