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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 809.61 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 809.61 and 454.39 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 809.61 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/809.61 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 809.61 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 367,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,878.69/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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