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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 811.34 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 811.34 and 454.96 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 811.34 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/811.34 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 811.34 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 369,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,127.25/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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