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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.39, 752.91 and 420.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.39, 752.91 and 420.77 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.39 : 752.91 = 420.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.39/752.91 = 420.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.39x = 752.91 × 420.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.39x = 316,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,798.18/545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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