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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 810.28 and 404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 810.28 and 404.11 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 810.28 = 404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/810.28 = 404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 810.28 × 404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 327,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,442.25/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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