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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 810.62 and 459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 810.62 and 459.10 is: 686.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 810.62 = 459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/810.62 = 459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 810.62 × 459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 372,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,155.64/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.79

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