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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 755.80 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 755.80 and 326.80 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 755.80 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/755.80 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 755.80 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 246,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,992.03/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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