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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 814.80 and 429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 814.80 and 429.13 is: 643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 814.80 = 429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/814.80 = 429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 814.80 × 429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 349,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,655.12/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.53

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