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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 812.28 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 812.28 and 406.32 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 812.28 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/812.28 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 812.28 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 330,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,045.61/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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