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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 818.98 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 818.98 and 328.08 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 818.98 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/818.98 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 818.98 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 268,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,690.96/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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