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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.63, 812.43 and 438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.63, 812.43 and 438.37 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.63 : 812.43 = 438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.63/812.43 = 438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.63x = 812.43 × 438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.63x = 356,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,144.94/541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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