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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 750.13 and 485.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 750.13 and 485.21 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 750.13 = 485.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/750.13 = 485.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 750.13 × 485.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 363,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,971.24/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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