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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 816.89 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 816.89 and 271.45 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 816.89 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/816.89 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 816.89 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 221,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,744.45/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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