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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 740.13 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 740.13 and 471 is: 649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 740.13 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/740.13 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 740.13 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 348,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,601.23/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.60

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