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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 745.50 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 745.50 and 452.24 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 745.50 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/745.50 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 745.50 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 337,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,144.92/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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