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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 818.22 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 818.22 and 399.32 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 818.22 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/818.22 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 818.22 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 326,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,731.61/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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