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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 749.49 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 749.49 and 455.54 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 749.49 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/749.49 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 749.49 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 341,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,422.67/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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