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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 753.32 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 753.32 and 324.87 is: 448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 753.32 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/753.32 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 753.32 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 244,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,731.88/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.26

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