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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 810.43 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 810.43 and 425.48 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 810.43 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/810.43 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 810.43 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 344,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,823.29/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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