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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 812.14 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 812.14 and 455.40 is: 683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 812.14 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/812.14 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 812.14 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 369,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,848.56/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.64

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