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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 812.90 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 812.90 and 444.96 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 812.90 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/812.90 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 812.90 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 361,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,709.10/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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