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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 818.10 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 818.10 and 328.86 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 818.10 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/818.10 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 818.10 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 269,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,040.37/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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