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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.56, 813.86 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.56, 813.86 and 451.89 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.56 : 813.86 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.56/813.86 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.56x = 813.86 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.56x = 367,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,772.94/542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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