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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 752.46 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 752.46 and 440.72 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 752.46 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/752.46 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 752.46 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 331,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,624.17/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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