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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 746.99 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 746.99 and 453.79 is: 626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 746.99 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/746.99 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 746.99 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 338,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,976.59/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.26

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