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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.62 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.62 and 323.55 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.62 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.62 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.62 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 263,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,568.46/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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