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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 813.41 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 813.41 and 451.04 is: 676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 813.41 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/813.41 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 813.41 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 366,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,880.45/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.55

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