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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 811.44 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 811.44 and 450.36 is: 675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 811.44 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/811.44 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 811.44 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 365,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,440.12/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.39

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