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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.69, 811.17 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.69, 811.17 and 470.22 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.69 : 811.17 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.69/811.17 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.69x = 811.17 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.69x = 381,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,428.36/540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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