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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 751.09 and 474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 751.09 and 474.69 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 751.09 = 474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/751.09 = 474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 751.09 × 474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 356,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,537.43/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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