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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.55, 805.63 and 464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.55, 805.63 and 464.41 is: 696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.55 : 805.63 = 464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.55/805.63 = 464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.55x = 805.63 × 464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.55x = 374,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,142.63/537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.01

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