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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 816.62 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 816.62 and 457.79 is: 687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 816.62 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/816.62 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 816.62 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 373,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,834.10/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.47

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