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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.52 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.52 and 486.84 is: 672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.52 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.52 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.52 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 366,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,356.84/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.02

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