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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.02, 753.36 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.02, 753.36 and 324.84 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.02 : 753.36 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.02/753.36 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.02x = 753.36 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.02x = 244,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,721.46/546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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