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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 745.02 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 745.02 and 482.04 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 745.02 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/745.02 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 745.02 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 359,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,129.44/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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