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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.15, 751.79 and 420.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.15, 751.79 and 420.61 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.15 : 751.79 = 420.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.15/751.79 = 420.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.15x = 751.79 × 420.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.15x = 316,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,204.53/545.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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