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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 746.25 and 452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 746.25 and 452.81 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 746.25 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/746.25 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 746.25 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 337,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,909.46/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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