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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 813.33 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 813.33 and 445.74 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 813.33 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/813.33 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 813.33 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 362,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,533.71/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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