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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 814.50 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 814.50 and 326.46 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 814.50 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/814.50 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 814.50 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 265,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,901.67/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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