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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 817.39 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 817.39 and 325.75 is: 488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 817.39 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/817.39 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 817.39 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 266,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,264.79/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.51

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