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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 753.38 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 753.38 and 324.87 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 753.38 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/753.38 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 753.38 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 244,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,751.71/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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