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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 811.37 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 811.37 and 425.57 is: 637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 811.37 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/811.37 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 811.37 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 345,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,294.73/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.45

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