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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 817.88 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 817.88 and 285.21 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 817.88 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/817.88 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 817.88 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 233,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,266.13/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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