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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 755.28 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 755.28 and 476.08 is: 658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 755.28 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/755.28 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 755.28 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 359,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,573.70/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.72

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