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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 755.92 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 755.92 and 326.80 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 755.92 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/755.92 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 755.92 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 247,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,034.66/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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