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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 808.96 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 808.96 and 447.72 is: 670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 808.96 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/808.96 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 808.96 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 362,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,187.57/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.62

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