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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 812.52 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 812.52 and 444.30 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 812.52 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/812.52 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 812.52 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 361,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,002.64/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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