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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 818.78 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 818.78 and 285.48 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 818.78 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/818.78 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 818.78 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 233,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,743.89/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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