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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 816.92 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 816.92 and 328.34 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 816.92 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/816.92 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 816.92 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 268,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,221.79/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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