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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 810.48 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 810.48 and 418.88 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 810.48 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/810.48 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 810.48 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 339,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,493.86/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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