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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 748.62 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 748.62 and 483.90 is: 668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 748.62 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/748.62 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 748.62 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 362,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,257.22/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.10

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