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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 814.53 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 814.53 and 312.43 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 814.53 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/814.53 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 814.53 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 254,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,483.61/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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