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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 740.64 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 740.64 and 467.07 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 740.64 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/740.64 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 740.64 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 345,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,930.72/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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