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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 749.76 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 749.76 and 459.68 is: 635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 749.76 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/749.76 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 749.76 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 344,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,649.68/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.04

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