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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.20, 810.30 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.20, 810.30 and 412.20 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.20 : 810.30 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.20/810.30 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.20x = 810.30 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.20x = 334,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,005.66/540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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