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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.50 and 418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.50 and 418.70 is: 628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.50 = 418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.50 = 418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.50 × 418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 339,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,775.05/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.07

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