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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 737.16 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 737.16 and 468.54 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 737.16 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/737.16 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 737.16 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 345,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,388.95/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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