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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.97, 811.38 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.97, 811.38 and 309.11 is: 463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.97 : 811.38 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.97/811.38 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.97x = 811.38 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.97x = 250,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,801.61/540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.62

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