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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.58, 755.68 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.58, 755.68 and 326.70 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.58 : 755.68 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.58/755.68 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.58x = 755.68 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.58x = 246,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,880.66/547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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