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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.43, 752.58 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.43, 752.58 and 324.30 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.43 : 752.58 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.43/752.58 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.43x = 752.58 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.43x = 244,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,061.69/545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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