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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.08, 818.36 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.08, 818.36 and 326.12 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.08 : 818.36 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.08/818.36 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.08x = 818.36 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.08x = 266,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,883.56/545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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