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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 755.39 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 755.39 and 326.60 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 755.39 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/755.39 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 755.39 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 246,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,710.25/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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