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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 752.72 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 752.72 and 324.46 is: 447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 752.72 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/752.72 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 752.72 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 244,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,227.53/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.60

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