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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 817.53 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 817.53 and 406.09 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 817.53 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/817.53 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 817.53 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 331,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,987.69/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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