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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 755.78 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 755.78 and 326.68 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 755.78 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/755.78 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 755.78 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 246,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,898.21/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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