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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 811.44 and 490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 811.44 and 490.72 is: 734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 811.44 = 490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/811.44 = 490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 811.44 × 490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 398,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,189.84/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.69

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