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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 816.68 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 816.68 and 415.20 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 816.68 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/816.68 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 816.68 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 339,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,085.54/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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