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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.95, 753.51 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.95, 753.51 and 457.30 is: 631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.95 : 753.51 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.95/753.51 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.95x = 753.51 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.95x = 344,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,580.12/545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.16

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