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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 818.37 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 818.37 and 285.62 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 818.37 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/818.37 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 818.37 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 233,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,738.75/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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