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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 818.44 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 818.44 and 326.84 is: 489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 818.44 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/818.44 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 818.44 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 267,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,494.02/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.77

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