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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.85, 811.77 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.85, 811.77 and 455.74 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.85 : 811.77 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.85/811.77 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.85x = 811.77 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.85x = 369,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,956.06/541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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