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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.90, 816.12 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.90, 816.12 and 328.04 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.90 : 816.12 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.90/816.12 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.90x = 816.12 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.90x = 267,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,720.00/544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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