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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 752.95 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 752.95 and 335.90 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 752.95 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/752.95 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 752.95 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 252,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,912.08/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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