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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 747 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 747 and 476.31 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 747 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/747 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 747 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 355,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,803.57/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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