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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.83, 806.74 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.83, 806.74 and 460.68 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.83 : 806.74 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.83/806.74 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.83x = 806.74 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.83x = 371,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,648.98/537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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