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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.19, 813.29 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.19, 813.29 and 420.54 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.19 : 813.29 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.19/813.29 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.19x = 813.29 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.19x = 342,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,022.76/542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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