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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 754.03 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 754.03 and 436.08 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 754.03 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/754.03 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 754.03 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 328,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,815.22/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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