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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 752.70 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 752.70 and 324.47 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 752.70 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/752.70 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 752.70 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 244,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,230.45/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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