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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 815.42 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 815.42 and 415.30 is: 621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 815.42 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/815.42 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 815.42 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 338,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,643.93/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.07

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