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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.83, 753.36 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.83, 753.36 and 324.91 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.83 : 753.36 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.83/753.36 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.83x = 753.36 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.83x = 244,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,774.20/545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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