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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 816.48 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 816.48 and 453.47 is: 679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 816.48 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/816.48 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 816.48 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 370,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,245.10/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.27

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