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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.83, 746.06 and 478.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.83, 746.06 and 478.67 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.83 : 746.06 = 478.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.83/746.06 = 478.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.83x = 746.06 × 478.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.83x = 357,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,110.42/540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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