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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 816.86 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 816.86 and 453.72 is: 679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 816.86 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/816.86 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 816.86 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 370,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,619.37/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.65

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