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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 755.91 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 755.91 and 326.78 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 755.91 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/755.91 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 755.91 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 247,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,016.27/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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