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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 752.04 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 752.04 and 434.87 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 752.04 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/752.04 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 752.04 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 327,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,035.87/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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