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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.35, 811.21 and 459.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.35, 811.21 and 459.71 is: 690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.35 : 811.21 = 459.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.35/811.21 = 459.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.35x = 811.21 × 459.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.35x = 372,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,917.29/540.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.14

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