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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.42, 744.28 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.42, 744.28 and 466.71 is: 642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 744.28 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/744.28 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 744.28 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 347,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,362.92/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.76

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