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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.31, 807.18 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.31, 807.18 and 464.76 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.31 : 807.18 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.31/807.18 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.31x = 807.18 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.31x = 375,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,144.98/541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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