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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 807.37 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 807.37 and 482.88 is: 720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 807.37 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/807.37 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 807.37 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 389,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,862.83/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.55

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