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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.46, 812.49 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.46, 812.49 and 451.25 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.46 : 812.49 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.46/812.49 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.46x = 812.49 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.46x = 366,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,636.11/541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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