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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 808.98 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 808.98 and 410.32 is: 614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 808.98 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/808.98 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 808.98 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 331,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,940.67/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.52

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