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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.51, 809.92 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.51, 809.92 and 320.70 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.51 : 809.92 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.51/809.92 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.51x = 809.92 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.51x = 259,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,739.99/540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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