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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 752.68 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 752.68 and 414.65 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 752.68 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/752.68 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 752.68 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 312,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,098.76/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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