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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 814.43 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 814.43 and 454.44 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 814.43 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/814.43 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 814.43 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 370,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,107.30/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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