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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.61, 812.42 and 445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.61, 812.42 and 445.22 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.61 : 812.42 = 445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.61/812.42 = 445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.61x = 812.42 × 445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.61x = 361,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,705.44/541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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