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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 811.10 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 811.10 and 455.40 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 811.10 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/811.10 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 811.10 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 369,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,374.94/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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