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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 814.47 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 814.47 and 283.02 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 814.47 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/814.47 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 814.47 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 230,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,507.18/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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