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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 745.32 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 745.32 and 461.04 is: 636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 745.32 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/745.32 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 745.32 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 343,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,622.33/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.34

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