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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 817.79 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 817.79 and 285.43 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 817.79 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/817.79 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 817.79 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 233,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,416.28/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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