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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 813.78 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 813.78 and 481.50 is: 722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 813.78 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/813.78 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 813.78 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 391,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,835.07/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.97

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