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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 810.96 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 810.96 and 457.44 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 810.96 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/810.96 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 810.96 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 370,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,965.54/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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