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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 817.88 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 817.88 and 450.72 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 817.88 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/817.88 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 817.88 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 368,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,634.87/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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