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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 752.39 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 752.39 and 447.09 is: 617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 752.39 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/752.39 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 752.39 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 336,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,386.05/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.11

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