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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 810.79 and 432.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 810.79 and 432.17 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 810.79 = 432.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/810.79 = 432.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 810.79 × 432.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 350,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,399.11/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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