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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 811.44 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 811.44 and 467.07 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 811.44 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/811.44 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 811.44 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 378,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,999.28/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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