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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 810.65 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 810.65 and 309.86 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 810.65 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/810.65 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 810.65 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 251,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,184.73/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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