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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 818.42 and 438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 818.42 and 438.42 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 818.42 = 438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/818.42 = 438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 818.42 × 438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 358,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,811.70/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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