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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.95, 812.23 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.95, 812.23 and 310.96 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.95 : 812.23 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.95/812.23 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.95x = 812.23 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.95x = 252,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,571.04/541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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