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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 811.89 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 811.89 and 412.80 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 811.89 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/811.89 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 811.89 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 335,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,145.15/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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