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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 807.41 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 807.41 and 463.60 is: 692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 807.41 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/807.41 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 807.41 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 374,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,315.28/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.20

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