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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 813.29 and 456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 813.29 and 456.71 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 813.29 = 456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/813.29 = 456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 813.29 × 456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 371,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,437.43/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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