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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 814.77 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 814.77 and 283.14 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 814.77 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/814.77 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 814.77 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 230,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,693.98/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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