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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 816.98 and 435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 816.98 and 435.89 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 816.98 = 435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/816.98 = 435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 816.98 × 435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 356,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,113.28/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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