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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.64, 813.92 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.64, 813.92 and 439.38 is: 659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.64 : 813.92 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.64/813.92 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.64x = 813.92 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.64x = 357,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,620.17/542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.04

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