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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.37, 812.04 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.37, 812.04 and 444.98 is: 667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.37 : 812.04 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.37/812.04 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.37x = 812.04 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.37x = 361,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,337.50/541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.46

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