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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.29, 745.34 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.29, 745.34 and 453.81 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.29 : 745.34 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.29/745.34 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.29x = 745.34 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.29x = 338,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,242.75/541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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