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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 814.46 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 814.46 and 283 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 814.46 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/814.46 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 814.46 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 230,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,492.18/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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