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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 820.58 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 820.58 and 327.54 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 820.58 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/820.58 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 820.58 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 268,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,776.06/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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