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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.99, 810.06 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.99, 810.06 and 454.11 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.99 : 810.06 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.99/810.06 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.99x = 810.06 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.99x = 367,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,856.35/540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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