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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 750.63 and 482.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 750.63 and 482.41 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 750.63 = 482.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/750.63 = 482.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 750.63 × 482.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 362,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,111.42/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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