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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 752.46 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 752.46 and 413.96 is: 571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 752.46 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/752.46 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 752.46 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 311,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,488.34/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.41

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