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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 753.16 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 753.16 and 335.94 is: 463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 753.16 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/753.16 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 753.16 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 253,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,016.57/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.84

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