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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.29, 814.67 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.29, 814.67 and 312.12 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.29 : 814.67 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.29/814.67 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.29x = 814.67 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.29x = 254,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,273.24/543.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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