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