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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.94, 747.99 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.94, 747.99 and 453.32 is: 625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.94 : 747.99 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.94/747.99 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.94x = 747.99 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.94x = 339,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,075.09/541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.67

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