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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 750.36 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 750.36 and 454.02 is: 626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 750.36 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/750.36 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 750.36 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 340,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,678.45/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.26

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