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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.70, 744.96 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.70, 744.96 and 465.72 is: 642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.70 : 744.96 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.70/744.96 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.70x = 744.96 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.70x = 346,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,942.77/539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.84

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