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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.80 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.80 and 465.44 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.80 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.80 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.80 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 378,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,309.63/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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