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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 811.16 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 811.16 and 419.84 is: 628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 811.16 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/811.16 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 811.16 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 340,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,557.41/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.43

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