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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.15, 810.53 and 418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.15, 810.53 and 418.45 is: 626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.15 : 810.53 = 418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.15/810.53 = 418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.15x = 810.53 × 418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.15x = 339,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,164.19/541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.75

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