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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 753.84 and 479.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 753.84 and 479.97 is: 663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 753.84 = 479.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/753.84 = 479.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 753.84 × 479.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 361,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,820.58/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.19

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