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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 811.49 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 811.49 and 324.59 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 811.49 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/811.49 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 811.49 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 263,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,395.86/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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