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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 813.90 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 813.90 and 475.40 is: 712.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 813.90 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/813.90 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 813.90 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 386,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,928.06/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.47

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