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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 817.61 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 817.61 and 326.25 is: 488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 817.61 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/817.61 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 817.61 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 266,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,745.26/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.15

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