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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 810.25 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 810.25 and 403.53 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 810.25 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/810.25 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 810.25 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 326,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,962.96/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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