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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.65, 752.88 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.65, 752.88 and 324.67 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.65 : 752.88 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.65/752.88 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.65x = 752.88 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.65x = 244,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,437.55/545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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