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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 812.03 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 812.03 and 324.95 is: 486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 812.03 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/812.03 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 812.03 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 263,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,863.46/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.93

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