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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.44, 818.52 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.44, 818.52 and 289.12 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.44 : 818.52 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.44/818.52 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.44x = 818.52 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.44x = 236,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,650.50/545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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