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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 753.70 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 753.70 and 475.96 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 753.70 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/753.70 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 753.70 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 358,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,731.05/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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