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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.45, 747.30 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.45, 747.30 and 452.80 is: 624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.45 : 747.30 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.45/747.30 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.45x = 747.30 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.45x = 338,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,377.44/541.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.95

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