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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 811.44 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 811.44 and 468.96 is: 702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 811.44 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/811.44 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 811.44 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 380,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,532.90/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.82

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