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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 819.60 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 819.60 and 449.44 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 819.60 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/819.60 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 819.60 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 368,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,361.02/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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