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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 750.89 and 475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 750.89 and 475.42 is: 654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 750.89 = 475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/750.89 = 475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 750.89 × 475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 356,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,987.44/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.60

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