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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 816.53 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 816.53 and 314.06 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 816.53 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/816.53 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 816.53 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 256,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,433.76/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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