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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 811.60 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 811.60 and 463.96 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 811.60 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/811.60 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 811.60 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 376,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,549.94/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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