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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 810.62 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 810.62 and 309.30 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 810.62 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/810.62 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 810.62 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 250,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,724.77/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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