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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.29, 816.69 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.29, 816.69 and 328.39 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.29 : 816.69 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.29/816.69 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.29x = 816.69 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.29x = 268,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,192.83/545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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