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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 814.89 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 814.89 and 469.38 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 814.89 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/814.89 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 814.89 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 382,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,493.07/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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