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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.37, 746.16 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.37, 746.16 and 479.04 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.37 : 746.16 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.37/746.16 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.37x = 746.16 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.37x = 357,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,440.69/542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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