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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 818.67 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 818.67 and 402.51 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 818.67 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/818.67 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 818.67 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 329,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,522.86/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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