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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 816.73 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 816.73 and 326.58 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 816.73 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/816.73 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 816.73 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 266,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,727.68/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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