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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 812.55 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 812.55 and 404.90 is: 606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 812.55 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/812.55 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 812.55 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 329,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,001.50/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.34

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