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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.12, 809.82 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.12, 809.82 and 441.03 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.12 : 809.82 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.12/809.82 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.12x = 809.82 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.12x = 357,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,154.91/540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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