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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 745.84 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 745.84 and 451.27 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 745.84 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/745.84 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 745.84 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 336,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,574.48/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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