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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.88, 807.98 and 458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.88, 807.98 and 458.87 is: 685.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 807.98 = 458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/807.98 = 458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 807.98 × 458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 370,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,751.45/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.46

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