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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 748.20 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 748.20 and 449.20 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 748.20 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/748.20 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 748.20 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 336,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,091.44/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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