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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 819.47 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 819.47 and 467.70 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 819.47 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/819.47 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 819.47 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 383,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,263.78/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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