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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 754.38 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 754.38 and 447.42 is: 618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 754.38 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/754.38 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 754.38 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 337,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,524.70/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.31

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