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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 812.91 and 488.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 812.91 and 488.00 is: 731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 812.91 = 488.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/812.91 = 488.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 812.91 × 488.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 396,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,703.94/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.19

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