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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 818.44 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 818.44 and 329.48 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 818.44 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/818.44 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 818.44 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 269,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,659.61/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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