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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 749.54 and 445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 749.54 and 445.06 is: 613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 749.54 = 445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/749.54 = 445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 749.54 × 445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 333,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,584.30/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.80

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