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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.79, 752.94 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.79, 752.94 and 324.62 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.79 : 752.94 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.79/752.94 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.79x = 752.94 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.79x = 244,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,419.38/545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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