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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.97, 810.87 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.97, 810.87 and 310.97 is: 465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.97 : 810.87 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.97/810.87 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.97x = 810.87 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.97x = 252,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,152.19/541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.26

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