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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.48, 755.56 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.48, 755.56 and 326.42 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.48 : 755.56 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.48/755.56 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.48x = 755.56 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.48x = 246,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,629.90/547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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