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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.19, 751.99 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.19, 751.99 and 455.22 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.19 : 751.99 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.19/751.99 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.19x = 751.99 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.19x = 342,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,320.89/545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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