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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 809.97 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 809.97 and 449.33 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 809.97 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/809.97 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 809.97 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 363,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,943.82/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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