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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 747.93 and 469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 747.93 and 469.66 is: 648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 747.93 = 469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/747.93 = 469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 747.93 × 469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 351,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,266.72/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.29

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