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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.94, 810.60 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.94, 810.60 and 432.94 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.94 : 810.60 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.94/810.60 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.94x = 810.60 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.94x = 350,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,941.16/540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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