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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 810.73 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 810.73 and 309.96 is: 464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 810.73 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/810.73 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 810.73 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 251,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,297.30/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.55

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