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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 814.93 and 312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 814.93 and 312.77 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 814.93 = 312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/814.93 = 312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 814.93 × 312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 254,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,880.80/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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