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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 818.30 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 818.30 and 314.75 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 818.30 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/818.30 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 818.30 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 257,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,562.76/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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