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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.57, 811.59 and 310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.57, 811.59 and 310.15 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.57 : 811.59 = 310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.57/811.59 = 310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.57x = 811.59 × 310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.57x = 251,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,714.64/541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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