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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.15, 812.02 and 419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.15, 812.02 and 419.45 is: 628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.15 : 812.02 = 419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.15/812.02 = 419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.15x = 812.02 × 419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.15x = 340,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,601.79/542.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.24

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