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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.90, 814.60 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.90, 814.60 and 412.86 is: 619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.90 : 814.60 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.90/814.60 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.90x = 814.60 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.90x = 336,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,315.76/542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.48

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