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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 817.98 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 817.98 and 436.56 is: 654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 817.98 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/817.98 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 817.98 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 357,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,097.35/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.10

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