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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.71, 814.07 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.71, 814.07 and 446.32 is: 669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.71 : 814.07 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.71/814.07 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.71x = 814.07 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.71x = 363,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,335.72/542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.48

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