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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.62, 810.77 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.62, 810.77 and 309.47 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.62 : 810.77 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.62/810.77 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.62x = 810.77 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.62x = 250,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,908.99/540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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