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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 814.67 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 814.67 and 452.44 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 814.67 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/814.67 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 814.67 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 368,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,589.29/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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