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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.80, 753.83 and 422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.80, 753.83 and 422.95 is: 584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.80 : 753.83 = 422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.80/753.83 = 422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.80x = 753.83 × 422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.80x = 318,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,832.40/545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.16

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