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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.85, 755.72 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.85, 755.72 and 326.87 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.85 : 755.72 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.85/755.72 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.85x = 755.72 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.85x = 247,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,016.78/547.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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