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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.53, 846.50 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.53, 846.50 and 545.08 is: 818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.53 : 846.50 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.53/846.50 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.53x = 846.50 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.53x = 461,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,410.22/563.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.79

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