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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 816.45 and 484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 816.45 and 484.30 is: 725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 816.45 = 484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/816.45 = 484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 816.45 × 484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 395,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,406.74/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.38

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