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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 753.30 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 753.30 and 483.12 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 753.30 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/753.30 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 753.30 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 363,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,934.30/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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