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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 815.27 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 815.27 and 453.20 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 815.27 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/815.27 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 815.27 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 369,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,474.02/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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