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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 818.91 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 818.91 and 424.34 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 818.91 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/818.91 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 818.91 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 347,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,495.25/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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