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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 816.72 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 816.72 and 437.20 is: 654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 816.72 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/816.72 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 816.72 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 357,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,069.98/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.79

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