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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 753.35 and 434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 753.35 and 434.69 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 753.35 = 434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/753.35 = 434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 753.35 × 434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 327,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,467.77/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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