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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.74, 811.89 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.74, 811.89 and 446.70 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.74 : 811.89 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.74/811.89 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.74x = 811.89 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.74x = 362,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,671.26/541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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