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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 818.30 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 818.30 and 423.73 is: 635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 818.30 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/818.30 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 818.30 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 346,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,740.34/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.95

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