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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.57, 812.31 and 309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.57, 812.31 and 309.73 is: 464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.57 : 812.31 = 309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.57/812.31 = 309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.57x = 812.31 × 309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.57x = 251,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,596.78/541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.57

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