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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.42, 816.69 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.42, 816.69 and 430.10 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.42 : 816.69 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.42/816.69 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.42x = 816.69 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.42x = 351,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,260.41/545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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