Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 816 and 416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 545.28, 816 and 416 is: 622.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545.28 : 816 = 416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545.28/816 = 416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545.28x = 816 × 416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545.28x = 339,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,456/545.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.54
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