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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 752.68 and 471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 752.68 and 471.90 is: 651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 752.68 = 471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/752.68 = 471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 752.68 × 471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 355,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,189.69/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.25

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