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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.54, 807.75 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.54, 807.75 and 453.86 is: 676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.54 : 807.75 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.54/807.75 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.54x = 807.75 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.54x = 366,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,604.41/541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.96

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