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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 753.30 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 753.30 and 462.92 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 753.30 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/753.30 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 753.30 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 348,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,713.87/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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