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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.79, 753.12 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.79, 753.12 and 324.66 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.79 : 753.12 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.79/753.12 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.79x = 753.12 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.79x = 244,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,507.94/545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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