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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 817.22 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 817.22 and 414.14 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 817.22 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/817.22 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 817.22 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 338,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,443.49/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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