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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 814.56 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 814.56 and 457.11 is: 684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 814.56 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/814.56 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 814.56 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 372,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,343.52/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.47

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