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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 818.06 and 326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 818.06 and 326.11 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 818.06 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/818.06 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 818.06 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 266,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,777.55/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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