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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 807.55 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 807.55 and 443 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 807.55 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/807.55 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 807.55 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 357,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,744.65/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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