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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 813 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 813 and 406 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 813 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/813 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 813 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 330,078
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,078/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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