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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 753.12 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 753.12 and 324.72 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 753.12 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/753.12 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 753.12 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 244,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,553.13/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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