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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 809.70 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 809.70 and 280.10 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 809.70 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/809.70 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 809.70 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 226,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,792.92/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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