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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.89, 815.01 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.89, 815.01 and 452.71 is: 679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.89 : 815.01 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.89/815.01 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.89x = 815.01 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.89x = 368,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,963.18/542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.63

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