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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 810.27 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 810.27 and 454.74 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 810.27 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/810.27 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 810.27 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 368,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,462.18/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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