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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 811.98 and 425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 811.98 and 425.79 is: 637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 811.98 = 425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/811.98 = 425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 811.98 × 425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 345,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,732.96/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.70

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