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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 755.49 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 755.49 and 326.44 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 755.49 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/755.49 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 755.49 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 246,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,622.16/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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