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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 810.72 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 810.72 and 463.47 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 810.72 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/810.72 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 810.72 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 375,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,744.40/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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