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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.49, 809.59 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.49, 809.59 and 309.26 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.49 : 809.59 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.49/809.59 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.49x = 809.59 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.49x = 250,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,373.80/540.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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