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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 820.74 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 820.74 and 326.80 is: 491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 820.74 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/820.74 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 820.74 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 268,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,220.08/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.12

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