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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 813.98 and 482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 813.98 and 482.15 is: 723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 813.98 = 482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/813.98 = 482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 813.98 × 482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 392,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,463.70/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.35

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