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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.97 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.97 and 464.97 is: 698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.97 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.97 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.97 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 378,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,006.66/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.05

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