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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 811.86 and 459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 811.86 and 459.82 is: 688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 811.86 = 459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/811.86 = 459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 811.86 × 459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 373,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,309.47/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.20

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