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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.66, 813.11 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.66, 813.11 and 411.34 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.66 : 813.11 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.66/813.11 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.66x = 813.11 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.66x = 334,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,464.67/541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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