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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 812.70 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 812.70 and 460.80 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 812.70 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/812.70 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 812.70 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 374,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,492.16/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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