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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 810.96 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 810.96 and 413.28 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 810.96 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/810.96 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 810.96 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 335,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,153.55/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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