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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 819.21 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 819.21 and 326.36 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 819.21 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/819.21 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 819.21 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 267,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,357.38/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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