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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 812.28 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 812.28 and 439.62 is: 659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 812.28 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/812.28 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 812.28 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 357,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,094.53/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.53

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