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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.90, 811.62 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.90, 811.62 and 417.78 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.90 : 811.62 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.90/811.62 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.90x = 811.62 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.90x = 339,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,078.60/540.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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