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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 819.48 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 819.48 and 330.48 is: 495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 819.48 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/819.48 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 819.48 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 270,821.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,821.75/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.14

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