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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 811.98 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 811.98 and 425.88 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 811.98 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/811.98 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 811.98 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 345,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,806.04/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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