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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.15, 809.03 and 417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.15, 809.03 and 417.45 is: 625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.15 : 809.03 = 417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.15/809.03 = 417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.15x = 809.03 × 417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.15x = 337,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,727.49/540.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.25

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