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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.95, 753.63 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.95, 753.63 and 324.92 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.95 : 753.63 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.95/753.63 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.95x = 753.63 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.95x = 244,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,869.46/545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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