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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.45, 920.16 and 542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.45, 920.16 and 542.91 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.45 : 920.16 = 542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.45/920.16 = 542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.45x = 920.16 × 542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.45x = 499,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,564.07/667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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