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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 818.34 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 818.34 and 438.36 is: 657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 818.34 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/818.34 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 818.34 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 358,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,727.52/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.88

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