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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.48, 811.68 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.48, 811.68 and 493.96 is: 740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.48 : 811.68 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.48/811.68 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.48x = 811.68 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.48x = 400,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,937.45/541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.45

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