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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 812.27 and 427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 812.27 and 427.44 is: 641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 812.27 = 427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/812.27 = 427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 812.27 × 427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 347,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,196.15/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.00

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