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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 753.42 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 753.42 and 324.88 is: 448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 753.42 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/753.42 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 753.42 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 244,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,771.09/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.43

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