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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 815.95 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 815.95 and 325.16 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 815.95 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/815.95 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 815.95 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 265,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,314.30/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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