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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.06, 805.88 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.06, 805.88 and 481.88 is: 719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.06 : 805.88 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.06/805.88 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.06x = 805.88 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.06x = 388,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,340.38/540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.07

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