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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 816.57 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 816.57 and 325.56 is: 487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 816.57 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/816.57 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 816.57 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 265,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,842.53/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.12

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