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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 819.26 and 474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 819.26 and 474.17 is: 711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 819.26 = 474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/819.26 = 474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 819.26 × 474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 388,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,466.14/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.49

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