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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 817.11 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 817.11 and 326.83 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 817.11 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/817.11 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 817.11 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 267,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,050.34/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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