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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 819.44 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 819.44 and 330.03 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 819.44 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/819.44 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 819.44 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 270,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,439.16/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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