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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 819.32 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 819.32 and 455.02 is: 683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 819.32 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/819.32 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 819.32 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 372,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,802.66/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.29

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