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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 752.82 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 752.82 and 335.80 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 752.82 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/752.82 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 752.82 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 252,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,791.51/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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