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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 819.21 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 819.21 and 323.49 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 819.21 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/819.21 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 819.21 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 265,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,010.53/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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