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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 812.86 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 812.86 and 322.84 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 812.86 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/812.86 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 812.86 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 262,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,423.72/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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