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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 817.56 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 817.56 and 330.14 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 817.56 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/817.56 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 817.56 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 269,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,909.26/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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