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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 906.16 and 542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 906.16 and 542.82 is: 814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 906.16 = 542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/906.16 = 542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 906.16 × 542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 491,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,881.77/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.32

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