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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.77, 813.35 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.77, 813.35 and 465.22 is: 698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.77 : 813.35 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.77/813.35 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.77x = 813.35 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.77x = 378,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,386.69/541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.43

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