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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 811.59 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 811.59 and 432.34 is: 648.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 811.59 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/811.59 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 811.59 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 350,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,882.82/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.51

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