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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.43, 747.05 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.43, 747.05 and 468.72 is: 645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.43 : 747.05 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.43/747.05 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.43x = 747.05 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.43x = 350,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,154.93/542.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.53

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