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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.49 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.49 and 434.60 is: 599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.49 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.49 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.49 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 327,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,032.15/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.88

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