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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 819.41 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 819.41 and 282.59 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 819.41 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/819.41 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 819.41 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 231,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,557.07/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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