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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.52, 809.48 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.52, 809.48 and 308.71 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.52 : 809.48 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.52/809.48 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.52x = 809.48 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.52x = 249,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,893.32/540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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