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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.75, 749.49 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.75, 749.49 and 454.92 is: 627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.75 : 749.49 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.75/749.49 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.75x = 749.49 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.75x = 340,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,953.47/543.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.05

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