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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.53, 809.39 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.53, 809.39 and 453.66 is: 679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.53 : 809.39 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.53/809.39 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.53x = 809.39 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.53x = 367,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,185.60/540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.31

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