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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 820.17 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 820.17 and 327.53 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 820.17 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/820.17 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 820.17 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 268,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,630.28/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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