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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 818.88 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 818.88 and 285.63 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 818.88 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/818.88 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 818.88 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 233,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,892.55/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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