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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 744.61 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 744.61 and 469.52 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 744.61 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/744.61 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 744.61 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 349,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,608.18/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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