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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.23, 745.45 and 467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.23, 745.45 and 467.42 is: 643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.23 : 745.45 = 467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.23/745.45 = 467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.23x = 745.45 × 467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.23x = 348,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,438.24/541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.79

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