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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.49, 752.63 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.49, 752.63 and 335.70 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.49 : 752.63 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.49/752.63 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.49x = 752.63 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.49x = 252,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,656.21/545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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