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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.90, 814.35 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.90, 814.35 and 404.30 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.90 : 814.35 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.90/814.35 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.90x = 814.35 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.90x = 329,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,241.71/542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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