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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 816.64 and 423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 816.64 and 423.13 is: 633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 816.64 = 423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/816.64 = 423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 816.64 × 423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 345,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,544.88/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.75

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