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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 756.03 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 756.03 and 326.76 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 756.03 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/756.03 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 756.03 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 247,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,036.58/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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