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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 752.55 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 752.55 and 324.30 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 752.55 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/752.55 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 752.55 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 244,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,051.97/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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