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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.64, 748.16 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.64, 748.16 and 455.12 is: 627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.64 : 748.16 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.64/748.16 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.64x = 748.16 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.64x = 340,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,502.58/542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.49

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