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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.60, 745.62 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.60, 745.62 and 458.16 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.60 : 745.62 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.60/745.62 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.60x = 745.62 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.60x = 341,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,613.26/540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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