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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 753.02 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 753.02 and 324.56 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 753.02 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/753.02 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 753.02 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 244,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,398.33/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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