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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.47, 812.72 and 456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.47, 812.72 and 456.34 is: 683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.47 : 812.72 = 456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.47/812.72 = 456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.47x = 812.72 × 456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.47x = 370,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,875.75/542.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.68

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