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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 812.16 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 812.16 and 445.68 is: 667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 812.16 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/812.16 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 812.16 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 361,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,963.47/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.63

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