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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 812.70 and 422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 812.70 and 422.49 is: 632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 812.70 = 422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/812.70 = 422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 812.70 × 422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 343,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,357.62/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.54

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