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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 810.45 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 810.45 and 433.11 is: 649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 810.45 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/810.45 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 810.45 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 351,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,014.00/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.99

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