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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.99, 814.68 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.99, 814.68 and 312.14 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.99 : 814.68 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.99/814.68 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.99x = 814.68 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.99x = 254,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,290.14/542.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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