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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 746.46 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 746.46 and 475.80 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 746.46 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/746.46 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 746.46 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 355,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,165.67/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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