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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.95, 818.22 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.95, 818.22 and 271.45 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.95 : 818.22 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.95/818.22 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.95x = 818.22 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.95x = 222,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,105.82/545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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