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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 748.60 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 748.60 and 453.27 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 748.60 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/748.60 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 748.60 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 339,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,317.92/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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