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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.93, 818.49 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.93, 818.49 and 325.99 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.93 : 818.49 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.93/818.49 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.93x = 818.49 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.93x = 266,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,819.56/544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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