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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.71, 811.11 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.71, 811.11 and 467.28 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.71 : 811.11 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.71/811.11 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.71x = 811.11 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.71x = 379,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,015.48/541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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