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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 814.26 and 446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 814.26 and 446.45 is: 669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 814.26 = 446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/814.26 = 446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 814.26 × 446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 363,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,522.31/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.67

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