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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 808.64 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 808.64 and 453.15 is: 678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 808.64 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/808.64 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 808.64 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 366,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,435.22/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.55

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