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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 818.90 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 818.90 and 327.34 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 818.90 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/818.90 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 818.90 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 268,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,057.09/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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