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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 755.65 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 755.65 and 326.53 is: 450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 755.65 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/755.65 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 755.65 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 246,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,744.67/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.57

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