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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 756.12 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 756.12 and 326.83 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 756.12 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/756.12 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 756.12 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 247,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,122.70/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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