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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 814.59 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 814.59 and 421.20 is: 630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 814.59 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/814.59 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 814.59 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 343,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,105.31/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.75

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