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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 810.95 and 455.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 810.95 and 455.21 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 810.95 = 455.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/810.95 = 455.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 810.95 × 455.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 369,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,146.22/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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