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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 812.54 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 812.54 and 322.59 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 812.54 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/812.54 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 812.54 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 262,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,114.75/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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