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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.46, 755.22 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.46, 755.22 and 326.28 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.46 : 755.22 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.46/755.22 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.46x = 755.22 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.46x = 246,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,413.18/547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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