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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 814.44 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 814.44 and 312.02 is: 467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 814.44 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/814.44 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 814.44 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 254,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,121.57/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.28

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