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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.55, 747 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.55, 747 and 459.48 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.55 : 747 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.55/747 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.55x = 747 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.55x = 343,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,231.56/542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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