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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 816.86 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 816.86 and 325.75 is: 487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 816.86 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/816.86 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 816.86 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 266,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,092.15/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.40

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