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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.42, 805.77 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.42, 805.77 and 464.22 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.42 : 805.77 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.42/805.77 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.42x = 805.77 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.42x = 374,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,054.55/537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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