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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 812.07 and 487.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 812.07 and 487.47 is: 730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 812.07 = 487.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/812.07 = 487.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 812.07 × 487.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 395,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,859.76/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.23

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