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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 811.29 and 458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 811.29 and 458.15 is: 687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 811.29 = 458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/811.29 = 458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 811.29 × 458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 371,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,692.51/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.34

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