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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 816.12 and 454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 816.12 and 454.17 is: 679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 816.12 = 454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/816.12 = 454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 816.12 × 454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 370,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,657.22/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.74

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