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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 754.62 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 754.62 and 326.20 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 754.62 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/754.62 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 754.62 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 246,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,157.04/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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