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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 995.48 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 995.48 and 541.29 is: 813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 995.48 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/995.48 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 995.48 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 538,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,843.37/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.78

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