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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 751.59 and 440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 751.59 and 440.27 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 751.59 = 440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/751.59 = 440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 751.59 × 440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 330,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,898.77/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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