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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 744.46 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 744.46 and 469.33 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 744.46 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/744.46 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 744.46 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 349,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,394.38/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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