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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 750.78 and 440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 750.78 and 440.25 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 750.78 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/750.78 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 750.78 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 330,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,530.90/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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