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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 755.60 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 755.60 and 326.43 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 755.60 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/755.60 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 755.60 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 246,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,653.21/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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