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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.66, 814.61 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.66, 814.61 and 412.34 is: 618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.66 : 814.61 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.66/814.61 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.66x = 814.61 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.66x = 335,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,896.29/542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.98

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