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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 817.43 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 817.43 and 454.07 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 817.43 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/817.43 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 817.43 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 371,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,170.21/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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