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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 811.22 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 811.22 and 472.64 is: 708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 811.22 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/811.22 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 811.22 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 383,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,408.60/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.33

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