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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 748.17 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 748.17 and 471.96 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 748.17 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/748.17 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 748.17 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 353,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,106.31/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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