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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.56, 810.84 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.56, 810.84 and 431.84 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 810.84 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/810.84 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 810.84 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 350,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,153.15/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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