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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.85, 811.47 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.85, 811.47 and 310.04 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.85 : 811.47 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.85/811.47 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.85x = 811.47 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.85x = 251,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,584.10/541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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