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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.73, 811.56 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.73, 811.56 and 444.46 is: 667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.73 : 811.56 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.73/811.56 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.73x = 811.56 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.73x = 360,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,705.96/540.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.07

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