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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 753.39 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 753.39 and 324.87 is: 448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 753.39 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/753.39 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 753.39 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 244,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,753.81/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.34

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