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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 746.36 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 746.36 and 486.64 is: 670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 746.36 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/746.36 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 746.36 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 363,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,208.63/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.13

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