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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 810.59 and 450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 810.59 and 450.70 is: 674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 810.59 = 450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/810.59 = 450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 810.59 × 450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 365,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,332.91/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.20

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