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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.38, 811.34 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.38, 811.34 and 451.20 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.38 : 811.34 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.38/811.34 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.38x = 811.34 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.38x = 366,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,076.61/542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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