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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 750.87 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 750.87 and 459.54 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 750.87 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/750.87 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 750.87 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 345,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,054.80/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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