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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 808.80 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 808.80 and 452.80 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 808.80 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/808.80 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 808.80 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 366,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,224.64/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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