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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 812.57 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 812.57 and 450.50 is: 676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 812.57 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/812.57 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 812.57 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 366,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,056.47/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.50

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