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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 754.40 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 754.40 and 430.40 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 754.40 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/754.40 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 754.40 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 324,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,693.76/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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