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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 740.16 and 458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 740.16 and 458.81 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 740.16 = 458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/740.16 = 458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 740.16 × 458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 339,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,597.34/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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