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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.92, 815.48 and 494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.92, 815.48 and 494.68 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.92 : 815.48 = 494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.92/815.48 = 494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.92x = 815.48 × 494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.92x = 403,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,401.65/542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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