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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 818.38 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 818.38 and 329.59 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 818.38 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/818.38 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 818.38 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 269,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,729.86/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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