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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.80, 811.72 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.80, 811.72 and 479 is: 714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.80 : 811.72 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.80/811.72 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.80x = 811.72 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.80x = 388,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,813.88/543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.99

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