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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.18, 816.80 and 454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.18, 816.80 and 454.46 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.18 : 816.80 = 454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.18/816.80 = 454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.18x = 816.80 × 454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.18x = 371,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,202.93/545.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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