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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.86 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.86 and 491.94 is: 738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.86 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.86 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.86 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 400,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,862.23/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.28

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