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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.65, 809.40 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.65, 809.40 and 404.30 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.65 : 809.40 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.65/809.40 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.65x = 809.40 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.65x = 327,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,240.42/540.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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