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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 809.91 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 809.91 and 433.38 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 809.91 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/809.91 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 809.91 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 350,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,998.80/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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