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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 747 and 487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 747 and 487.34 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 747 = 487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/747 = 487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 747 × 487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 364,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,044.85/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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