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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 816.28 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 816.28 and 454.28 is: 679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 816.28 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/816.28 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 816.28 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 370,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,819.68/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.90

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