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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.61, 810.44 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.61, 810.44 and 280.46 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.61 : 810.44 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.61/810.44 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.61x = 810.44 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.61x = 227,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,297.68/540.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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