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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 812.43 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 812.43 and 310.64 is: 466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 812.43 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/812.43 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 812.43 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 252,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,369.19/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.07

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