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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 748.32 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 748.32 and 476.64 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 748.32 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/748.32 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 748.32 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 356,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,679.24/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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