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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 746.33 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 746.33 and 458.19 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 746.33 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/746.33 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 746.33 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 341,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,960.94/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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