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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.91, 740.85 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.91, 740.85 and 464.20 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.91 : 740.85 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.91/740.85 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.91x = 740.85 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.91x = 343,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,898.98/537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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