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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.78, 810.47 and 471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.78, 810.47 and 471.98 is: 707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.78 : 810.47 = 471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.78/810.47 = 471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.78x = 810.47 × 471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.78x = 382,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,525.63/540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.36

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