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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 818.10 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 818.10 and 330.12 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 818.10 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/818.10 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 818.10 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 270,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,071.17/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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