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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.62, 752.52 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.62, 752.52 and 447.16 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.62 : 752.52 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.62/752.52 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.62x = 752.52 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.62x = 336,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,496.84/545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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