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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 816.66 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 816.66 and 328.42 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 816.66 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/816.66 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 816.66 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 268,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,207.48/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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