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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 812.55 and 456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 812.55 and 456.90 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 812.55 = 456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/812.55 = 456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 812.55 × 456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 371,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,254.10/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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