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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 812.84 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 812.84 and 455.96 is: 682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 812.84 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/812.84 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 812.84 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 370,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,622.53/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.75

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