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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.44, 819.96 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.44, 819.96 and 423.76 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.44 : 819.96 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.44/819.96 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.44x = 819.96 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.44x = 347,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,466.25/545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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