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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.83, 809.85 and 453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.83, 809.85 and 453.95 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.83 : 809.85 = 453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.83/809.85 = 453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.83x = 809.85 × 453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.83x = 367,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,631.41/540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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