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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 752.95 and 324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 752.95 and 324.55 is: 447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 752.95 = 324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/752.95 = 324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 752.95 × 324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 244,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,369.44/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.86

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