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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 816.30 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 816.30 and 408 is: 610.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 816.30 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/816.30 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 816.30 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 333,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,050.40/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.77

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