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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 812 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 812 and 439.50 is: 657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 812 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/812 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 812 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 356,874
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,874/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.78

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