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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 813.60 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 813.60 and 420.69 is: 630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 813.60 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/813.60 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 813.60 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 342,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,273.38/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.55

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