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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 817.95 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 817.95 and 436.56 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 817.95 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/817.95 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 817.95 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 357,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,084.25/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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