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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.20, 809.36 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.20, 809.36 and 454.10 is: 680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.20 : 809.36 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.20/809.36 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.20x = 809.36 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.20x = 367,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,524.06/540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.35

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