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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.96, 744.66 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.96, 744.66 and 457.28 is: 630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.96 : 744.66 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.96/744.66 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.96x = 744.66 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.96x = 340,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,518.12/539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.64

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