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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 819.22 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 819.22 and 401.96 is: 603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 819.22 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/819.22 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 819.22 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 329,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,293.67/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.23

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