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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 818.01 and 430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 818.01 and 430.61 is: 645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 818.01 = 430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/818.01 = 430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 818.01 × 430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 352,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,239.20/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.27

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