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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 812.94 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 812.94 and 325.89 is: 488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 812.94 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/812.94 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 812.94 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 264,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,929.02/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.09

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