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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 818.55 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 818.55 and 422.96 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 818.55 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/818.55 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 818.55 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 346,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,209.82/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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