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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 932.30 and 540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 932.30 and 540.04 is: 810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 932.30 = 540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/932.30 = 540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 932.30 × 540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 503,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,479.29/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.13

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