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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.38, 812.84 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.38, 812.84 and 452.20 is: 676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.38 : 812.84 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.38/812.84 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.38x = 812.84 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.38x = 367,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,566.25/543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.44

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