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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.80, 752.86 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.80, 752.86 and 324.59 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.80 : 752.86 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.80/752.86 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.80x = 752.86 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.80x = 244,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,370.83/545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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