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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.54, 747.25 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.54, 747.25 and 463.24 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.54 : 747.25 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.54/747.25 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.54x = 747.25 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.54x = 346,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,156.09/541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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