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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 755.96 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 755.96 and 326.73 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 755.96 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/755.96 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 755.96 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 246,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,993.18/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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