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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 809.34 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 809.34 and 411.36 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 809.34 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/809.34 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 809.34 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 332,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,930.10/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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