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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 813.84 and 428.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 813.84 and 428.48 is: 642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 813.84 = 428.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/813.84 = 428.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 813.84 × 428.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 348,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,714.16/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.55

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