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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.46, 810.99 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.46, 810.99 and 450.25 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.46 : 810.99 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.46/810.99 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.46x = 810.99 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.46x = 365,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,148.25/540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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