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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 814.06 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 814.06 and 323.17 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 814.06 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/814.06 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 814.06 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 263,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,082.72/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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