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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 819.23 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 819.23 and 330.87 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 819.23 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/819.23 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 819.23 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 271,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,056.98/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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