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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 811.85 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 811.85 and 464.22 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 811.85 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/811.85 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 811.85 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 376,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,874.69/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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