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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 818.66 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 818.66 and 329.13 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 818.66 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/818.66 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 818.66 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 269,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,443.92/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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