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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 818.64 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 818.64 and 326.16 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 818.64 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/818.64 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 818.64 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 267,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,007.62/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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