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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 809.40 and 472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 809.40 and 472.40 is: 707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 809.40 = 472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/809.40 = 472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 809.40 × 472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 382,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,360.56/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.97

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