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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.81, 752.76 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.81, 752.76 and 447.39 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.81 : 752.76 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.81/752.76 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.81x = 752.76 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.81x = 336,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,777.30/545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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