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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 811.01 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 811.01 and 411.28 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 811.01 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/811.01 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 811.01 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 333,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,551.19/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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