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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 811.16 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 811.16 and 444.39 is: 665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 811.16 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/811.16 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 811.16 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 360,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,469.17/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.58

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