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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.88, 809.12 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.88, 809.12 and 458.10 is: 685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 809.12 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/809.12 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 809.12 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 370,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,659.02/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.29

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