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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.29, 810.36 and 449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.29, 810.36 and 449.57 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.29 : 810.36 = 449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.29/810.36 = 449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.29x = 810.36 × 449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.29x = 364,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,309.49/540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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