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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 811.97 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 811.97 and 324.63 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 811.97 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/811.97 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 811.97 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 263,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,589.82/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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