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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 818.54 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 818.54 and 330.63 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 818.54 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/818.54 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 818.54 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 270,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,632.23/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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