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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.02, 748.11 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.02, 748.11 and 454.54 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.02 : 748.11 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.02/748.11 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.02x = 748.11 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.02x = 340,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,045.92/542.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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