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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 813.84 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 813.84 and 325.86 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 813.84 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/813.84 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 813.84 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 265,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,197.90/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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